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Online

• The Problem of Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Autism and Related Disorders presented by Dr. Joshua Feder
  • Date: Wednesday, February 15, 6:00pm-7:30pm PST
  • Location: Online
  • To register, visit www.autismcollege.com

California

•  The DIR® Approach to Pediatric Feeding with presentations from Diane Cullinane, MD; Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC; Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP; Patricia Novak, MPH, RDContact info: Katherine Getts
  • Date: March 29 & 30, 2012
  • Location: Oakland, CA
  • Contact Information: Katherine@pasadenachilddevelopment.org
  • Description: This intermediate-level interdisciplinary course will illustrate how DIR® principles are used within feeding intervention for children with a wide range of feeding challenges. Participants will gain a better understanding of relationship-based intervention to guide their practice in the home, clinic and school based settings. Video case studies will be used to illustrate practical solutions to complex feeding disorders. 12 CEU hours available through AOTA, APA, ASHA, CBBS, CBRN, and CDR
• The Southern California DIR®/Floortime* Regional Institute lead by Josh Feder, M.D., Diane Cullinane, M.D., Mona Delahooke, Ph.D., Pat Marquart, MFT
  • Dates: Feb 24-26, 2012
  • Location: Pasadena, California
  • Contact Information: Josh Feder, M. D.- jdfeder@pol.net, Diane Cullinane, M.D. -  diane@pasadenachilddevelopment.org
    Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. - mdelahooke@socal.rr.com & Pat Marquart, MFT - patmarquart@aol.com

Massachusetts

• Introduction to DIR®/Floortime for Professionals (Course 1) lead by Deborah Bauch, MS, OTR/L and Sarah Measures, M.Ed., PGCE

  • Dates:
    • Spring Semester 2012: January 23 - April 30, 2012 (May 7 make-up day)
    • no class on 2,/20, 3/12, 4/16
    • Monday 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location: Lesley University, Massachusetts
  • Contact Information: For any questions about the course, Contact Deborah Bauch Debbie@astrafoundation.org

    978-266-3700 x 237

• Essential Floortime Skills for DIR® Floortime (Course 2) lead by Deborah Bauch, MS, OTR/L and Sarah Measures, M.Ed., PGCE
  • Dates:
    • Spring Semester 2012, January 25 - May 2, 2012
    • no class on 2/22, 3/14, 4/18
    • Wednesday 5:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Location: The Astra Foundation 524 Main Street Acton, Cambridge, MA
  • Contact Information: For any questions about the course, Contact Deborah Bauch Debbie@astrafoundation.org

    978-266-3700 x 237

• The Functional Emotional Assessment Scale and Reflective Supervision in DIR®/Floortime (Course 3)

  lead by Deborah Bauch, MS, OTR/L and Sarah Measures, M.Ed., PGCE

  • Dates: TBD
  • Location: Cambridge, MA
  • Contact Information: For any questions about the course, Contact Deborah Bauch Debbie@astrafoundation.org

    978-266-3700 x 237